One-on-One Time

08-18-2010, 01:58 AM

This weekend, my husband and daughter went camping and I was able to spend 2 whole days with just my son. It surprised me how I was able to connect with him in a way that is not usually possible when we are together as a family. I was able to see what he really wanted to do when the choice was all his. I came to understand his love of guns, swords, and robots, of which I had previously been somewhat unappreciative. I was also able to focus on his quirks and characteristics – to fully realize those unique traits that exhibit themselves every day but often get glossed over with the business of the day. API Leader Kelly Bartlett continues on The Attached Family online magazine (now available to everyone, without a password)...